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If you’ve ever experienced Travelers’ Diarrhea, then you’d know the significance of water safety. Your trip should be more than making dozens of lengthy bathroom runs. Whether visiting exotic places, fine dining in lavish restaurants, or skydiving from 30 thousand feet above, always make sure that your drinking water is safe. Keep in mind thatRead more

Unknown to most international travelers, an alarming number of countries worldwide have drinking water with unhealthy levels of chemicals and contaminants. And despite water being one of the most precious commodities on earth, many people continue to take their drinking water for granted. Water safety is a prime concern for people planning international outings. DrinkingRead more

Bottled water manufacturers want you to think you’re drinking from crystal-clear springs in deep, wooded forests, or cold, mountain streams frolicking through a pristine, alpine meadow. In reality, what you’re drinking is often plain tap water that has been filtered into plastic bottles and advertised as pure, mountain spring water. Filtered tap water is oftenRead more

Water quality varies when you’re traveling outside of the United States. International travelers may be at risk for a waterborne disease due to countries that have inadequate sanitation, poor hygiene or surface water with dangerous organisms. The list of potential waterborne pathogens is high and includes protozoa, viruses, bacteria and parasitic helminths. Even where treatedRead more

Can you think of a time you were desperate for a refreshing drink of water, but you were concerned about the quality of drinking water? Maybe it was at the gym and the only water available was from the germy water fountain that everyone else in the building used. Or maybe you were out camping andRead more

Tennis is a game that brings out the best in the athlete. The will to overcome, the desire do better, and the courage to fight through challenges are just three that come to mind. Hitting the ball with your forehand, backhand, running volley, or your serve are all possible and dependent upon one variable. YourRead more

This drill enables you to work on leg strength, endurance, footwork, body control, and speed. All you need is one half of a tennis court and three tennis balls. To set up, place the three tennis balls in the left alley about 1 foot from the net and spaced apart by about 4 inches inRead more

20 MINUTES IS ALL IT TAKES Weight Training Can Improve Your Tennis Game Many times I see club tennis players walk in the club front door and go straight to the tennis court. When finished with their match they walk through the lobby and back to the car. Their next visit to the club isRead more

Recently, Niagara Bottling Company issued a voluntary recall of spring water produced at two of its Pennsylvania plants. The recall was due to notification by one of its spring sources that E. coli had been detected. This means that the water may have been contaminated by animal or human waste. According to the Centers forRead more

Whether you’re an avid backpacker or an occasional visitor to picturesque lakes, rivers or streams, it’s important not to drink untreated water or even accidentally swallow it. Recreational waters may be contaminated with E.coli or harmful microscopic parasites like Giardia. Symptoms of E. Coli The E. Coli bacteria is found in lake, river and streamRead more